Celebrities and musicians share their sympathies after the death of hip-hop legend DMX

• Legendary rapper DMX died Friday at the age of 50.

• Celebrities and musicians paid tribute to one of the greatest to ever do it.

• LeBron James, Halle Berry and Jada Pinkett Smith were among the celebrities to take to social media.

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Eve said "the heavens have gained an angel."

Known as the first lady of DMX's Ruff Ryder's crew, Eve paid tribute to DMX on Instagram, saying he was full of "love and most of all loyalty."

Chance the Rapper tweeted out his respects.

The Grammer winner took to Twitter to tell DMX to "rest in heaven."

Gabrielle Union said she and DMX bonded over "Golden Girls" reruns.

The actress posted a photo of herself with DMX on her Instagram and highlighted what they bonded over, including "our shared love of dogs, cold beers, 'Golden Girls' reruns, New Edition, and adventures."

Method Man shared a photo of himself with DMX.

The Wu-Tang Clan member didn't just collaborate with DMX on several songs, they also shared the screen in the cult favorite 1998 movie "Belly."

Method Man paid his respects by sharing a photo of him and X, using the red "x" and broken heart emojis.

Missy Elliot tweeted that DMX's "legacy lives on."

The hit-making producer and artist tweeted a moving tribute to X in which she said that his music touched so many.

Jada Pinkett Smith could only tweet DMX's name several times.

The actress typed out DMX's name repeatedly with some heart emojis.

LeBron James called DMX a "legend."

A legend of basketball took time out to pay his respects to another legend, as LeBron James tweeted a photo of X saying "rest in paradise."

Biz Markie tweeted that "no one radiated more agony, pain, and atomic energy" than DMX.

The legendary rapper and DJ believes DMX is "the rawest rapper of all-time."

Halle Berry tweeted that this talent "meant so much to so many."

The Oscar-winner took to Twitter to pay her respects and sent her love to his family.

Nas posted a moving video of DMX on his Instagram.

The rapper shared the lead in "Belly" with DMX and was close with him personally.

He posted a powerful video of DMX in his Instagram and wrote "God's poet. I love you."

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